4. Ordinance 1632 - Zoning Text Amendment - 2nd ReadingREPORT TO:
FROM:
City of Kalispell
Planning Department
17 - 711d Street Fast, Suite "11, Kalispell, Montana 59901
Kalispell Mayor and City Council
P.J. Sorensen, Planner II
James H. Patrick, City Manager
Telephone: (406) 751-1850
Fax: (406) 751-1858
Website: kalispellplanning.com
SUBJECT: Kalispell Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment - Revisions to
Chapter 27.26 and 27.27 Off -Street Parking and Loading Area
Design Standards
MEETING DATE: February 19, 2008 (Second Reading)
BACKGROUND: This is the second reading of a proposal to amend the off-street
parking and loading area design standards. The Kalispell City Council unanimously
approved the first reading of the ordinance at their regular meeting of February 4,
2008. The approval included an amendment to the text recommended by the Kalispell
City Planning Board. The amendment was contained in Section 27,26.050, and
reduced the number of code compliant accesses into a basement from two to one as
one of the criteria for the purpose of defining when a basement area would be subject
to the parking regulations.
RECOMMENDATION: A motion to approve the second reading of the ordinance for
initial zoning would be in order
FISCAL EFFECTS: Positive impacts are anticipated for the development community
and residents of the city through improved design standards and reductions in
somewhat excessive parking requirements.
ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Council.
Respectfully submitted,
P.J. Sorensen
Planner II
Report compiled: February 5, 2008
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�. �Patrnick
City Manager
c: Theresa White, Kalispell City Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. 1632
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE KALISPELL ZONING ORDINANCE (ORDINANCE
NO. 1460), BY AMENDING SECTIONS 27.26, OFF-STREET PARKING DESIGN
STANDARDS, AND 27.27, OFF-STREET LOADING DESIGN STANDARDS, DECLARING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO CODIFY THE
SAME.
WHEREAS, the City of Kalispell has submitted a written request to amend the Kalispell Zoning
Ordinance, by amending Sections 27.26 and 27.27, Parking Regulations, and
WHEREAS, the request was forwarded to the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning
Commission by the Kalispell Planning Department after having been evaluated under
27.30,020, Kalispell Zoning Ordinance, and
WHEREAS, the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission recommended that the
text of the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance be amended by amending sections 27.26 and
27.27, Parking Regulations, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the KPD Report and the transmittal from the Kalispell
City Planning Board and Zoning Commission and hereby adopts the findings made in
Report #KZTA-07-3 as the Findings of Fact applicable to this Ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIIE CITY OF
KALISPELL AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. The City of Kalispell Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 1460, is
hereby amended as follows on Exhibit "A", attached hereto and
thereby made a part hereof.
SECTION II. All parts and portions of Ordinance No. 1460 not amended hereby
remain unchanged.
SECTION III. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its final passage.
SECTION IV. The City Attorney is hereby authorized and directed to recodify this
Ordinance.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OF THE
CITY OF KALISPELL THIS 19TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2008.
Pamela B. Kennedy
ATTEST: Mayor
Theresa White
City Clerk
EXHIBIT `°A"
CHAPTER 27.26
OFF-STREET PARKING DESIGN STANDARDS
Sections:
27.26.010 Intent
27.26.020 Permit
27.26.030 Design
27.26.040 Special Provisions
27.26.050 Minimum Standards By Use
27.26.010: Intent. The intent of this section is to reduce traffic congestion and the need for
parking on public streets and hazards caused thereby, and to provide off-street
parking adequate for each type of development in terms of quantity, location and
design.
27.26.020: Permit. Required Parking for New Construction. Expansions, and Change of
Use. No building permit shall be issued within the city limits for the construction or
enlargement of any building or structure nor shall said permits be issued for the
remodeling of an existing rsidenee into a ften residential use within the Q' 1,change
of use of any building or structure unless the requirements established by this
ordinance regarding off-street parking areas are satisfied. Whenever any building is
enlarged, off-street parking shall be provided for said addition. Parking spaces
shall be reviewed whenever a change of use increases the amount of required
parking, except for properties within the boundaries of the Special Parking
Maintenance District No. 2. The requirement for additional spaces shall equate
to the difference between the number of parking spaces required for the existing
use and the proposed use.
27.26.030• Design. street herein speeified shall he for use my b)
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.1 n silents of dhe aetivity Served
(1). Size. &Eeeptai Yt..ided het ',each eg street n rl.. space shall h„ e
not .area of not less than 190 square feet ,. ielusi.,e of drl..e. ays o isles anil
,halt be of.,s.,1.1e shape and e nditinn e ens single f,..nil sid i 1 .h' h
.t:l: e driveways. To determine the rl.: ,. basis,
,
300 square feet shall he allowed p ,ehiele The parking ....,1 .n
arpa ,.hall he located entirely on privately owned. e-+.. A parking space
is typically nine (9) feet wide and twenty (20) feet deep (See Appendix A
for minimum parking lot requirements). In cases where stacking spaces
are required or otherwise provided, each stacking space shall be a
minimum of nine (9) feet wide and twenty (20) feet deep.
(2). Location. Off-street parking facilities shall be located as herein -after
specified. When a distance is specified, such distance shall be in walking
distance measured from the nearest point of the parking facility to the nearest
point of the building that such facility is required to serves. Parking and
maneuvering area(s) shall be located entirely outside of a public and/or
private right-of-way, except single family residential and duplexes,
which may utilize driveways provided that the parking for separate units
within a duplex does not conflict. For any use other than single family
residential and duplexes, parking spaces which back into an alley shall
be set back ten (10) feet from the allev right-of-wav line.
(a). For single-family, duplex, and multifamily residential dwellings:
Off-street parking is required on the same lot with the building it is
required to serve; and
(b). For hospitals, sanitariums, convalescent cent homes, nursing berries, ranhanies, homes for- the aged, asylums, retirement hom�-��
,
all other uses not herein specified: Off-street
parking is required within 300 feet from the zoning lot it is required
to serve and must be located within the same zoning classification as
the use intended to be served. See Section 27.26.040(5) regarding
requirements for off -site parking;
(d). Required parking spaces shall not be located in any required front,
side corner, or side yard, except one required off-street parking space
for each single family residential use, or one space for each unit
within a duplex, may fall into the front or side corner yard setback.
In addition, multi -family dwelling units not served by an alley may
place one off-street parking space per dwelling unit in the required
front yard setback area. 'No parking space in the front or side corner
yard shall extend to within five feet of the property line (except that
Parking spaces associated with single family residences or
duplexes in side corner setbacks on lots fifty (50) feet wide or less
may be setback three (3) feet).
(e). Required parking may be allowed to locate within the front and side
yard setbacks in the following sections:
1). In R-5, RA-2, and RA-3 zones:
i). Vehicles will be allowed to park within ten feet
(half of the f ent. and - o ent) of the front lot line
and five feet of the side corner lot line.
(b) Any parking space located within a required
front or side corner building setback area shall
have a landscape buffer between the parking space
and the lot line.
ii). Vehieles wfl! be allowed to pa&-ing within five feet
of any side eorner lot hiae.
iii). Vehicles will be allowed to park in the side yard
setback as long as a sight obscuring fence is
constructed along the side lot line obscuring the
presence of the parked vehicles to the extent fencing
is otherwise permitted under this ordinance. This
requirement may be waived where this property abuts
an existing parking lot. (Note: When a designated
parking lot abuts a residentially zoned property other
than the R-5, RA-2, or RA-3 zones, the side yard
abutting the residential zone may not be used for
parking.)
2). In 13-1, B-2, B-3, B=4, B-5, H-1, and I-1, I-2, and P-1
zones:
i). Vehicles will be allowed to park within five feet of
the front and side corner lot line. ^^ fi
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(b) Any parking space located within a required
front or side corner building setback area shall
have a landscape buffer between the parking space
and the lot line. In every case, a minimum five foot
landscape buffer is required regardless of the
building setback.
ii). Vehicles will be allowed to park in the side yard
setback as long as a sight obscuring fence or
landscaping is constructed along the side lot line
obscuring the presence of the parked vehicles to the
extent fencing is otherwise permitted under this
ordinance. This requirement may be waived where
property abuts an existing parking lot. (Note: When a
designated parking lot abuts a residentially zoned
property other than the R-5, RA-2, or RA-3 zones, the
side yard abutting the residential zone may not be
used for parking.)
M. Location of parking spaces within a lot are subject to Clear
Vision Triangle requirements as specificed in Chapter 27: -: -.
(3). Plans. A plan of the proposed off-street parking facility shall bed
to ^ site pl^fl (''"' 040) aia "e submitted along with the application for the
building permit for the use the off-street parking is required to serve. Said
plan shall clearly indicate curb cuts, lighting, landscaping, construction
details, fencing, striping, surfacing materials, pedestrian circulation, snow
storage areas and other features which may be required by the building
official Zoning Administrator or the Site Development Review Committee.
When more tharr%a off-street parking spaces are required, the parking area
shall be designed in accordance to the standards of Figure 1, Appendix A.
(a). All traffic control devices such as parking stripes, directional arrows,
wheel stops, curbs and other developments shall be installed and
completed as shown on the approved plans.
(b). Upon review of any permit application with the city involving
existing structures, the parking area design of the affected use shall be
reviewed to gain substantial compliance with these regulations.
(4). Construction. All off-street parking spaces and associated access areas shall
be improved with ^ .,,:.,;.Mum of twe inches of asphalt or concrete or a
comparable permanent hard surface.:in aeeordanee to e44 , efKalispell
design speeifieatSOITT.
(5). Drainage. All off-street parking areas shall be designed and constructed to
allow proper drainage. An engineered drai. age plan .,hall be submitted for all
lities h^ ed in accordance with
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and subject to Public Works procedures and standards.
(6). Landscaping and Screening. All parking areas and for e. ,e_ f „e,,ic
vehicle sales areas, and service d&,,es (excluding single family residences
and duplexes) shall meet the following conditions. See also: required
landscape buffer requirements listed in Section 27.26.030. as well as the
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(a). A minimum of 5% of the total interior parking lot area excludin
any landscape buffer) shall be landscaped for any parking or
vehicle sales area with ten (10) or more spaces. handseapingis
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(b). The perimeter landscape buffer along a street shall consist ofplanting
materials or planting materials and man-made features to create, at a
minimum, a three foot high visual relief screen in the form of a
hedge, fence, planter box, berm, dividers, shrubbery or trees, or a
combination of the above. All landscaping to form such visual relief
shall create a two foot tall minimum screen at planting. Perimeter
landscaping adjoining a landscaped boulevard shall be designed in
cooperation with the city parks director. Any landscaping is subject
to clear vision triangle standards.
(d). A performance bond may be required to einsure compliance with this
section and to cover maintenance for a period not to exceed one year
after time of planting.
(7). Lighting. Any lights provided to illuminate any public or private -parking
area or vehicle sales area shall b so arranged as to refl eet the light away ffe ,
shall be designed in accordance with
the Outdoor Lighting Ordinance contained in Section 27.22.104 of these
regulations.
27.26.040: Special Provisions.
(2). Nonconforming Uses. Nothing in this ordinance shall be deemed to
prevent the voluntary establishment of off-street parking facilities to serve
any existing use of land or buildings even though nonconforming;
provided, that all regulations herein governing the location, design, and
operation of such facilities are adhered to.
(3). Mixed Occupancies. In the case of mixed uses, the total requirements for
the various uses shall be computed separately. Where a lot contains one
or more buildings containing three or more separate commercial
businesses developed and managed as a unit, the parking ratio for
"Shopping Center" may be applied to the property as a whole.
(4). Uses Not Specified. In the case of a use not specifically mentioned below,
the requirements for off-street parking facilities shall be determined by the
zoning administrator es=: missien. Such determination shall be based
upon the requirements for the most similar use listed.
(5). Off -Site Parking and Joint Use. The zoning administrator may authorize
thejaintu5ee off -site parking facilities for the following uses or
activities under conditions specified:
Laj Off -Site Parking. Off -site parking areas are typically off -site lots
utilized solely for parking by the lot being served. The off -site
parking must abut a public or private street or allev and shall be
owned or leased by the owner or lessee of the lot being served.
Such parking lot shall have a recorded land covenant and
easement which requires such land to be maintained as a parking
lot so long as the building and/or use served is in operation or until
another suitable parking area is established to the satisfaction of
the zoning administrator. Off -site parking areas may also be
developed as shared parking lots with another use provided that
both the lot being served and the lot where the parking is located
satisfy the minimum number of required parkfng spaces.
(lb) Joint Use.
(a). Up to 50% of the parking facilities required by this ordinance for
primarily "night time" uses such as theaters, bowling alleys, bars,
restaurants and related uses, may be supplied by certain other types of
buildings or uses herein referred to as "day time" uses such as banks,
offices, retail and personal service shops, clothing, food, furniture,
manufacturing or wholesale and related uses.
(b). Up to 50% of the parking facilities required by this ordinance for
primarily "day time" uses may be supplied by primarily "night time"
uses.
(e). Up to 100% of the parking facilities required by this ordinance for a
church building or for an assembly facility incidental to a public or
private school, may be supplied by the off-street parking facilities
provided by uses primarily of a "day time" nature.
(d). Conditions Required For Joint Use. The building or use for
which application is being made to utilize the off-street parking
facilities provided by another building or use shall be located
within 300 feet of such parking facilities in addition to which:
(i) The applicant shall show that there is no substantial
conflict in the principal operating hours of the two
buildings or uses for which joint use of off-street parking
facilities is proposed; and
(H) The applicant shall present to the zoning administrator a
properly drawn legal instrument to be recorded with the
county clerk and recorder, executed by the parties
concerned for joint use of off-street parking facilities and
approved as to form and manner of execution by the city
attorney; such instrument to be filed with the zoning
administrator.
(6). Access Standards. Access to businesses, service stations, roadside stands,
public parking lots and all other businesses requiring motor vehicle access
shall meet the requirements as hereinafter provided or as prescribed by the
State of Montana pursuant to the Approach Standards for Montana
Highways (whichever requirements are greater).
(a). Clear vision triangles shall be observed regarding all landscaping and
structures. See Section 27----- — regarding clear vision triangles.
(b). Access onto public rights -of -way shall be controlled and be limited to
no more than two approaches per 100 feet.
(c). Parking areas and driveways serving four or more dwelling units and
all other uses shall be arranged to permit vehicular traffic to move
into and out of parking areas, driveways, and ramps without the
backing of any vehicle onto a street or highway.
(d). Parking areas, driveways, maneuvering aisles, ramps, and turn -around
areas shall be kept free and clear of obstructions at all times.
(e). In all cases where there is an existing curb and gutter or sidewalk on
the street, the applicant for a permit shall provide a safety island
(boulevard) along the entire frontage of the property, except in the
area of the permitted driveways. The boulevard shall be bounded by
concrete curb, the height, location and structural specifications of
which shall be approved by the Site Development review Committee.
(f). Where there is no existing curb and gutter or sidewalk, the applicant
shall install such curb, gutter and sidewalk and, except for the
driveways, shall install a landscaped boulevard along the entire length
of the property line if required by the Site Development Review
Committee.
(g). No two driveway/access roadways shall be closer to each other than
12 feet on the same parcel, and no roadway shall be closer to a side
property line than two feet.
7�. Clear Vision Triangles. Refer to Chapter 27: -.—
(8). Handicapped Parking Spaces. The required number of44—handicapped
parking spaces with the required dimensions shall be provided subjeek-e
SubpatE E, Seetion i ion 31 "n,.,,essibl Building and Facilities: New
r Each spaee shall be signed and ...,,.area pursuant to federal
law.
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(11). Downtown Parking -M4ithinSpecial Parking Maintenance District No. 2.
Property Located within Special Parking Maintenance District No. 2 South
of Center Street shall provide one parking space for every (400) square feet of
gross floor area, and North of Center Street shall provide one parking space
for every two hundred -fifty (200250) square feet of gross floor area but in no
case shall more parking be required than is otherwise provided for under this
article. A cash -in -lieu payment may be paid as an alternative to providing
required parking spaces on -site. The money shall be paid into a fund
established by the City Council and in an amount as may be set by the City
Council from time to time by resolution.
(12). Reductions. The number of required parking spaces may be reduced by
one parking space for every rive bicycle racks (i.e. bicycle rack space for
rive bicycles) provided on the lot up to a total five (5) percent reduction
(13). Administrative Adjustments. See Section 27: -.--
27.26.050: Minimum Standards By Use. Required parking spaces shall be in conformance
with this section and where alternative standards prevail, the greater applies in
conflicting computations; where the total quota results in a fraction, the next high�t
full totit shall be pFovided the number of required spaces shall be rounded to the
nearest whole number (greater than zero). Parking spaces within a structure, such
as carports, garages, and parking garages, shall apply toward the total parking space
requirement. Where a calculation is based on gross floor area of a structure, a
basement or crawl space shall be included in gross floor area if (a) the area has
a clearance of seven (7) feet or more; (b) there is ere at least one (1)4wo424 code
compliant access oeees s; and (c) there is a hard floor surface such as steel,
wood, or concrete.
(1). Athletic Clubs: 1 space per 200 gross square feet of floor area.
(2). Auditoriums Convention Facilities and Assembly Halls: 1 space per §4
fixed seats or 1 space per 40 square feet of gross floor area used for
assembly purposes, whichever is greater.
(3). Banks: 1 space per 449 300 square feet of gross floor area
plus = 4 spaces off-street waiting (loading) spaces per drive-in lane
(2 stacking spaces per drive -up ATM).
(4). Beauty and Barber Shops: 2 spaces per operator.
(6). Bowling Alleys: g 4 spaces per alley.
(7). Business and Professional Offices
-_._« .._ Q_... Q.._4..-: 1 space per 444) 300 square feet gross floor
area.
(8). Cemetery: 1 space per employee, of
(9). Churches: 1 per 5 seats or 60 90 lineal inches of pew or 40 square feet of
gross floor area used in the largest assembly area pins.
(10). Commercial or Trade School: 1 space per 3 students, plus 1 space per
employee (including faculty) at capacity class attendance period.
(11). Community and Recreation Center: 1 space per 250 square feet of gross
floor area or 1 space per 4 patrons to the maximum capacity, plus 1 space per
employee on the largest shift.
(13). Convenience Grocery: 1 space per 4=04 300 square feet of gross floor area,
plus 1 space per eas pump located at the pump.
(15). Day Care Home, Day Care Center, Group Day Care Home or Nursery
School: 1 space for teacher/employee plus 1 loading space per six students
with a maximum of 2 loading spaces to be provided on the street adjacent to
the property where the facilities are located.
(18). Furniture, Appliance, Hardware, : 1per600square
feet floor area.
(19). Golf Courses: 3 spaces per hole of main course, plus 1 space per tee for
the drivine ranee.
largest Wofk shift!
(21). Grocery and Supermarkets: 1 space per 300 square feet of gross floor area.
(23). Hospitals: I per 2 beds, excluding bassinets, plus I per 5 employees on
maximum working shift, plus 1 per each staff doctor.
(24). Hotels, Motels: 1 per sleeping room plus 1 per each 2 employees, plus 50%
of the parking required for accessory restaurants, bars, and convention
facilities.
(27). Libraries, Museums and Art Galleries: 1 per each 500 square feet gross
floor area.
(28). Manufacturing Uses, Research Testing and Processing, Assembling all
Industries, Wholesale business (no outlet sales): 1 per eaoh 800 1000
square feet gross floor area.
(32). Mortuaries: �.1 per
5 seats or 90 lineal inches of pew or 40 square feet of Bross floor area
used for assembly purposes.
(33). Nursery and Landscaping Supply Uses:
1 space per 2=W 300 square feet of gross floor area of inside
sales or display.
(35). Other Retail —If less than 5,000 square feet floor area: 1 per 240 300
square feet gross floor area.
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(37). Recreation Areas (Commercial): Less than 75,000 square feet of gross
area — none required: More than 75,000 square feet or containing a
structure with 800 square feet or more of gross floor area —1 space per
10,000 square feet of Bross area or 1 space per 1,000 square feet of gross
floor area in the structure, whichever is greater
(38). Private Clubs and Lodges, Speeial Centers, "thletie Club' and similar
uses:lspawpor408oauo 1 space per 100 gross square feet `
(39). Recreational Vehicle Park: 1.5 spaces per each recreational vehicle site,
plus 1 space per employee on the largest shift.
(40). Repair Services- I space per 300 square feet of gross floor area, ps
(43). RESIDENTIAL
Single Family Residence, accessory single family, and duplex: 2
spaces per unit
Multi -family: 1 space per efficienev unit and 2 spaces per units with
one or more bedrooms
Bed and Breakfast: minimum of 2 spaces (more may be required
under the conditional use permit process)
Rooming Houses and Dormitories: minimum of 1 space per sleeping
room (more may be required under the conditional use permit
process)
Shelters, public and private: 1 space per 5 occupancy
Convalescent or Nursing Homes and Homes for Aged, Disabled or
Handicapped : 1 space per 8 beds plus 1 space per
employee/maximum shift
Elderly Housing (projects qualifying under federal regulations) and
assisted living complexes: 1 space per 2 dwelling units
(44). Restaurants and Bars: If less than 4,000 square feet floor area: 1 per
100 square feet gross floor area. If over 4,000 square feet floor area: 40
+ l per 200 square feet gross floor area in excess of 4,000 square feet.
Drive -through facilities require 4 stacking spaces per drive -through lane
(espresso stands require 3 stacking spaces per window).
(46). Schools, Elementary and Junior High: 1 per each employee
alas 1
space per 2 classrooms plus either (a) 1 space per 4 fixed seats or (b) 1
space per 40 square feet of gross floor area in the largest assembly area,
whichever is greater.
(47). Schools, High and Colleges: I space per 5 students plus 1 per each
employee
plus
either (a) 1 space per 4 fixed seats or (b) 1 space per 40
square feet of gross floor area in the largest assembly area, whichever is
rg eater.
(50). Shopping Center: =S 1 space per 250 square feet of gross floor area.
(51). Skating Rink, lee or Roller: I space per 300 square feet of gross floor area.
(52). Stadiums, Sport Areas and Similar Open Assemblies: 1 per 8 seats plus I
each per 100 square feet of assembly space.
(53)_ Swimming Facility: I space per 75 square feet of gross water area, plus 1
space per employee on the largest shift.
(55). Theaters: 1 per 4 seats.
(56). Vehicle Repair and Maintenance Services
spao� per- 409 square feet of gross floof
the lafgost wofk shift. 2 spaces per bav in addition to the bay
(57). Vehicle Sales and Service: I space per 1,500 square feet of gross floor area
plus . parking required for repair
and maintenance services
(58). Veterinary Clinic, Pound, Shelter, Commercial Kennel: 1 space per 400
square feet of gross floor space; winiffiom of 4 8paees.
(59). Warehouses and Storage and Wholesale Busines* (,A4th me outlet s
and Freight Torminals..
1 space per 2000 square feet of gross floor area for warehouses; 2 per
manager's office for storage unit
CHAPTER 27.27
OFF-STREET LOADING DESIGN STANDARDS
Sections:
27.27.010 Intent
27.27.020 Standards
27.27.030 Berths Required
27.27.010: Intent. The intent of this chapter is to reduce traffic hazards and congestion by
providing off-street loading berths on the same lot as the building to be served by
deliveries of goods without adverse effects on adjacent properties.
27.27.020: Standards.
(1). Off-street loading berths shall be provided on the same lot as the use they
serve and shall not , ., the ffent yard.
(2). No loading berth shall be located closer to a residentially zoned lot than 50
feet unless enclosed by a wall or solid fence, not less than six feet in height.
(3). Each loading berth shall be designed with access to a public street or alley
and so designed as not to interfere with traffic movement.
(4). Each berth shall be at least 12 feet by 35 feet in size with a height clearance
of U 14 feet.
(5). Loading berths shall not be considered as off-street parking spaces.
(6). All or part of the required loading berths may be within buildings.
27.27.030: Berths Required. Off-street loading berths shall be provided in accordance with the
following schedule. If more than one use is combined in one building, the fractional
requirements for each use shall be added together. In situations where loading
berths are shared, the number of berths can be reduced as determined by the zoning
administrator. Where uses are not specifically mentioned, the number of berths shall
be determined by the zoning administrator using as a guide the most similar use listed
below.
Downtown Buildings in the Central Business District (B-4) without off-street loading
berths may be changed from one permitted use to another permitted use without
compliance of this section.
USE
Schools, Auditoriums,
Meeting Halls
GROSS FLOOR AREA
SQUARE FEET
Over 20,000-50,000
4-50,000-300,000
Each Additional 300,000
NUMBER OF BERTHS
REQUIRED
N
1
2
1
pepal4fnent ster-es~•' 7,000 14,000 Over 10,000 1
Other Retail 44,000 40,000 2
Restaurants and Funeral 40,000 80,000 3
Hennes -'040
Each Additional 250,000 4-
Hotel, Retail, Grocery, 25,000-40,000 1
Shoppine Center or Office 40,000-100,000 2
Building Each Additional 100,000 1
Industrial Plant, 10,000-40,000 1
Manufacturing, or Wholesale 40,000-65,000 2
Establishment 65,000-100,000 3
Each Additional 50,000 1